John Oxley Library Open Day 4 Jun 2011

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Like the pineapple, the John Oxley Library is a Queensland icon.

Celebrate Queensland Week at State Library of Queensland’s John Oxley Library Open Day by discovering surprising things about our state’s history. Take a Curator’s tour of exhibitions, watch a great debate, delve into the collections, go behind the scenes and hear about Queensland’s memory from one of our experts. Come along to stimulate your curiosity and discover things you never knew about the Sunshine State!

Venue:: John Oxley Library Reading Room, level 4, State Library, Stanley Place, South Bank
Cost:: Free
More information:: Events
07 3840 7768
learningparticipation@slq.qld.gov.au

Program of events

Is Queensland different? A great debate

slq Auditorium 1, level 2
Starts 4th Jun 2011, 12:30pm -

Take a light-hearted look at Queenslanders via a lively debate!

Stories from the Collection

John Oxley Library Reading Room, level 4, State Library
Starts 4th Jun 2011, 10am -

Delve into the books, magazines, letters, photographs, maps and more that tell the stories of Queensland, with our experts' help.

Art in Architecture Curator's Tour

Philip Bacon Gallery, level 4, State Library
Starts 4th Jun 2011, 11am -

Dr Riddel walks you through the beauty of Robin Dods’ architectural plans, drawings and furniture in Art in Architecture: the work of Robin Dods.

Songs from the heart Curator's tour

Talbot Family Treasures Wall, level 4, State Library
Starts 4th Jun 2011, 12pm -

Discover some of John Oxley Library's treasures – beautifully illustrated sheet music of songs of love and romance.

Behind the scenes tour

John Oxley Library Reading Room, level 4, State Library
Starts 4th Jun 2011, 10am -